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Days 28-32. Tom arrives home in North Carolina to recover. He discusses PT’s, the VA, MRI’s, as well as the anxiety of being back home so soon after leaving. Lastly, Tom shares a story about being asked if he has his red potato. Editors Note – Tom ran into some technical issues with his recorder. Lots of crackly pops have been cleaned out, but to preserve Tom’s story, a few remain. Thanks for your patience.

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Days 25-27. As Tom hits the trail again after his short break in Phoenix, he is getting used to the advantages and challenges of walking with ‘Little Buddy’. Tom crosses into Arizona but still is having foot pain as he debates heading home to fully recover before heading back to the trail. Editors Note – Tom ran into some technical issues with his recorder. Lots of crackly pops have been cleaned out, but to preserve Tom’s story, a few remain. Thanks for your patience.

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Keep Walking? Stay in Blythe? Recover in Phoenix, AZ? or perhaps back home? Tom considers his options before taking a test walk to see how his foot is feeling. Also, Tom shares an audio recording he received from an old friend. Editors Note – Tom ran into some technical issues with his recorder. Lots of crackly pops have been cleaned out, but to preserve Tom’s story, a few remain. Thanks for your patience.

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Days 16-21 bring Tom from Blythe, CA to Katie’s father’s house in Phoenix, AZ so that Tom can begin recovery on his busted up foot. Tom accomplishes some chores, tries a few different recovery techniques, and picks up a “little buddy” to help him along the way.

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Days 14 and 15 bring Tom into Blythe, CA through an Apocalyptic landscape and Greasy Spoon Diners. He battles a strong pain in his foot with ice baths, hot spas, and a professional consultation with old friend and colleague Lino Cedros as Tom determines what his next steps will be for the days and weeks ahead.

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On Day 13, after leaving the Bradshaw Trail, Tom reflects on the value of those around him. Tom talks about the Red Cloud exit his brother Joel meets him off of the 10 freeway to bring him some water, beans and tortillas. Joel brings him to Wiley’s well and Tom hits the road eastward towards Blythe, CA.